LEWISTON — Lab analysts and technicians from Central Maine Healthcare, which includes Central Maine Medical Center, Rumford Hospital and Bridgton Hospital, are urging members of the public to consider giving blood. While CMH maintains an adequate supply of blood for its patients, the region is facing severe shortages. January is National Blood Donor Month. The […]
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Educational center to offer college planning sessions in Lewiston
The Maine Educational Opportunity Center plans to host free individualized virtual sessions for adults 19 and older looking for a new career or returning to higher education. Essentials of College Planning virtual sessions are set for 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15; 9 and 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16; 9, 10 and 11 a.m. and noon […]
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MaineCF grants available to Franklin, Somerset county nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations in Franklin and Somerset counties may be eligible for grants from the Maine Community Foundation’s Community Building Grant Program. The program invests in local projects and organizations that help build strong communities. In 2023, 10 Franklin and Somerset county nonprofit organizations were awarded grants totaling $81,760. Donors with advised funds at MaineCF made […]
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Lewiston bird club to host winter wildlife tracking talk Feb. 5
Winter tracking will be the focus of the Stanton Bird Club’s next meeting, scheduled for Monday, Feb. 5, at the Auburn Public Library, 49 Spring St. The talk will be held from 4-6 p.m. Ben Nugent, district supervisor for U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services in Maine, will be the guest speaker. Nugent grew up […]
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Aging in Place Committee resumes Monday Muffin Mornings Feb. 5
The Aging in Place Committee welcomes its older residents to kick start their week by coming to Monday Muffin Mornings from 9-10:30 a.m. The group is set to resume Feb. 5 at the Mount Vernon Community Center, 2 N Road. “The Aging Brain” is the kickoff topic. Next, the group will meet Feb. 19 at […]
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Ag department offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers
BANGOR — Agricultural operations in Maine have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers and livestock producers recover from these adverse weather events. Impacted producers should contact their local USDA Service Center to report losses and learn more about program options […]
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Erskine Academy to host 8th grade open house Feb. 28
SOUTH CHINA — All eighth grade students and their parents from the surrounding communities are invited to attend Erskine Academy’s Eighth Grade Open House, set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the 309 Windsor Road gym. The administration encourages all incoming freshmen and their parents to attend this event, as registration materials will be […]
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Auburn church to screen films starting Feb. 4
In celebration of Black History Month, the First Universalist Church of Auburn is set to screen two films honoring the contributions of notable African Americans. The Adult Religion Education group will present these documentaries for free, following worship services in the vestry at 11:45 a.m. on Sundays, Feb. 4 and 18, as part of its […]
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Cold dippers to bring warmth to domestic abuse survivors in February event
Maine dipping groups are set to get cold to bring light to domestic abuse survivors in a Sunday, Feb. 11, fundraising event for Finding Our Voices. The dips will take place in waterways all across Maine and throughout the day, with participating groups choosing their own place as well as time. Details can be found […]
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Hallowell group to offer winter plant identification workshop Feb. 3
Botanist Eric Doucette, hosted by Kennebec Land Trust and the Hallowell Conservation Commission, plans give a workshop on winter tree identification at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3. Doucette is an associate professor of biology at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and president of the Maine Josselyn Botanical Society. He plans to teach attendees how […]